Over the years we have all heard advice related to food safety. Some of this advice rings true, while other guidance is just plain wrong. To help you protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness, the Partnership for Food Safety Education has created new materials for consumers and educators that debunk common home food safety myths. Brush up on safe food handling advice with Fight BAC!
Mythbusters 2011
Myth 1: Freezing foods kills harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
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Myth 2: I eat a vegetarian diet, so I don't have to worry about food poisoning.
Myth 3: Plastic or glass cutting boards don't hold harmful bacterial on their surfaces like wooden cutting boards do.
Myth 4: Locally grown, organic foods will never give me food poisoning.
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Mythbusters Educator's Kit
Mythbusters Story Discussion Questions
Mythbusters Powerpoint
Mythbusters Press Release Template
Mythbusters Press Release Template
Mythbusters Radio Scripts
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Download 2010 Mythbusters materials here.
Download 2009 Mythbusters materials here.
